B'More for Healthy Babies

B’more for Healthy Babies Upton/Druid Heights (BHB U/DH) receives funding from CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield through the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore to improve birth outcomes of infants in Upton and Druid Heights. The program helps pregnant and postpartum women access prenatal services, supportive services and resources so that they can have healthy, full term babies. BHB U/DH works collaboratively with faith-based groups, businesses, schools, and community leaders to build networks of support for women. To date, the program has provided pre- and post-natal navigation services, education, and referrals for additional supportive services to 532 pregnant women and expectant fathers. Since 2014 there have been 0 fetal deaths in the Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood.

Some program accomplishments include: annual Barber Baby Days, FamilyFest , and quarterly Moms Night Out activities. Many moms who have participated in the program have had healthy babies and have been able to obtain employment, housing, and finish their GED. During this fiscal year the program will focus on improving maternal mental health and increase father involvement.